Coinfection

HIV

Coinfection

People with HIV infection are often affected by viral hepatitis

Coinfection with viral hepatitis is common in people with HIV. In fact, in the United States about 25% of people with HIV are coinfected with HCV, and about 10% are coinfected with HBV.1,2 Those who inject drugs have an even higher risk, with 80% coinfection with HCV.1 HIV coinfection with either HBV or HCV can lead to serious medical complications, and for this reason, screening for HBV and HCV infection is imperative among HIV-infected persons.1,2

For more information,watch the webinarEvaluation and Management of HIV/HCV Coinfection.

Important facts about HIV coinfection with HBV or HCV:

Some forms of viral hepatitis are transmitted the same way as HIV–through unprotected sex and injection drug use.